Rashmika Mandanna ‘Must Be A Taught Lesson’ For ‘Insulting Kannada’ Demands Congress MLA; Says, “Last Year When We Invited Her…”

Karnataka Congress MLA Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga on Monday alleged that actress Rashmika Mandanna has “disregarded” Kannada and refused an invitation from their government to attend an International Film Festival in Bengaluru. He further stated that she “should be taught a lesson.”

Karnataka MLA on Rashmika Mandanna

Born in Coorg, Karnataka, Rashmika Mandanna entered the film industry through Kannada films but gained widespread fame through Telugu cinema. She made her debut with the hit Kannada movie Kirik Party and has since become one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema, working across multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

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Speaking about her absence from the festival, Ravikumar Gowda said, “Rashmika Mandanna, who started her career with the Kannada movie Kirik Party in Karnataka, refused to attend the International Film Festival last year when we invited her. She said, ‘I have my house in Hyderabad, I don’t know where Karnataka is, and I don’t have time. I can’t come.’ One of our legislator friends visited her house 10-12 times to invite her, but she refused and even disregarded Kannada, despite growing up in the industry here. Shouldn’t we teach them a lesson?” he was quoted as saying by ANI.

The statement has sparked controversy, with mixed reactions pouring in from fans and political figures alike. While some have supported the MLA’s sentiment, arguing that artists should acknowledge their roots, others have criticized his remarks as being unnecessary and overly aggressive.

The BJP swiftly responded, criticising the Congress for objecting to the actor’s recent remarks during Chhaava promotions. The party also emphasized that MLA Ravikumar Gowda must uphold the Constitution at all times and should not target individuals based on personal opinions. The issue has ignited a debate over regional pride, the responsibilities of public figures, and the political influence on the entertainment industry.

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